Broadcast regulator’s subsidy of World Cup live broadcast to be challenged

[webfact]

 

Opposition MPs and representatives of civil society will today submit a petition with the Administrative Court to challenge a decision by Thailand’s broadcast regulator to approve 600 million baht to subsidize live broadcast of the World Cup 2022 finals in Qatar.

 

They also plan to ask the National Counter Corruption Commission (NCCC) to investigate members of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) for alleged misconduct.

 

Members of NBTC on Wednesday voted 4-2 to set aside a budget of 600 million baht to support live broadcast of 64 matches of the tournament amidst strong criticisms from academics and consumer group.

 

They insisted that the budget allocation was in line with the objectives of the broadcaster regulator’s fund for communications research and development.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/broadcast-regulators-subsidy-of-world-cup-live-broadcast-to-be-challenged/

 

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[JoePai]

Good - if anyone wants to watch it then pay as others do for (example) F1

[hotchilli]

20 hours ago, webfact said:

They insisted that the budget allocation was in line with the objectives of the broadcaster regulator’s fund for communications research and development.

Not to be used for subsidising viewing.